Molecular biologist Emily Hodges, assistant professor of biochemistry, studies the regulatory elements of our genome and is interested in parsing how changes in DNA sequence affect gene regulation. Read More
James Patterson has published over 400 titles and sold more than 425 million copies of his books, but he first gained the confidence to pursue a career in writing while working toward a graduate degree at Vanderbilt. Patterson, who earned his master’s in English from the university in 1970, discussed his writing process, prolific career, the value of collaboration, and his support for librarians and reading in a wide-ranging conversation moderated by former NBC News anchor John M. Seigenthaler. Read More
Vanderbilt University will help expand access to clean energy in Brownsville, Tennessee, while further offsetting the institution’s carbon footprint—thanks to the second of three solar farms being developed through the university’s multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. Read More
Vanderbilt is leading the charge on what AI can do for teaching and learning in higher education. Read More
Jad Abumrad, Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology and creator of Vanderbilt’s Quantum Potential series, talks to Vanderbilt Magazine about this groundbreaking project, described as a collection of wild but precise portraits of the scholars, scientists and students at Vanderbilt who are finding new ways to understand the world—and change it. Read More
Christian Presley, former director of scientific information technology at NIAID, has been named the new executive director of Vanderbilt University’s Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education. His extensive experience in managing high-performance computing resources and scientific data will support the university's ambitious new College of Connected Computing and other innovative projects. Read More
Led by the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s center for innovation, the Climate Innovation Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind Nashville initiative that engages… Read More
Meet three members of the Class of 2024 who represent belonging in action, enriching the Vanderbilt community along the way. Read More
Christopher Wray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will deliver a featured keynote address at the third annual Vanderbilt University Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats on April 18 at 1:45 p.m. For those not attending the event in person, there is a livestream available. Read More
Vanderbilt University is changing its benefits administration services, starting July 1, to deliver an enhanced benefits experience that meets the evolving needs of its employees. Read More
Young Nudy and Smino will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2024 Rites of Spring music festival. Other performers include Orion Sun, OG Savvy and an opening performance by folk singer-songwriter and Vanderbilt student Amelia Day. Last chance tickets are available for purchase online. Read More
Vanderbilt University has named Timothy P. McNamara, a visionary leader, trusted peer and mentor, as Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science for a two-year term beginning July 1. Read More
Sixty-six faculty members across seven schools and colleges received Provost’s Faculty Grants for Culminating Projects in Immersion, up 50 percent from the program’s inaugural year in 2023. The goal of the grants is to empower undergraduate students through immersive and impactful learning opportunities that take them from the studio to the lab, to an internship, to service learning in the Nashville community and beyond. Read More
Vanderbilt and the U.S. Army Development Command's Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) signed a new educational partnership to advance national defense through innovative research in STEM fields. This collaboration aims to transform soldier safety and defense capabilities by integrating technologies and research into real-world solutions. Read More
Vanderbilt Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability is launching the Vanderbilt Sustainable Labs program, which provides guidance for laboratory members to reduce the environmental impact of their lab activities. Read More
Jennifer Pietenpol, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research and professor of biochemistry, is the 2024 recipient of the Science of Oncology Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to basic or translational research in cancer. Read More
NERL, a consortium representing some of America’s leading research institutions, and Springer Nature, a global leader in research publishing, have agreed to a new three-year open publishing agreement. The deal provides seven NERL member institutions—including Vanderbilt University—with read access to the entire corpus of Springer journals and permits eligible authors to publish open access, with fees covered, in hybrid journals across the Springer portfolio. Read More
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program. Read More
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. Read More
In a new series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Dwayne V. Elliott, the director of Arts & Campus Events in Student Affairs, who has worked at Vanderbilt for almost 20 years. Read More
